VT Attack-Possess
SKILLS
PURPOSE
Possession. Possession. Possession. This drill simulates a 1v1 forecheck battle with each “winner” creating a game-like attack option. Option one creates a wall or high-support give & go to create a passing lane and scoring opportunity while the second option reinforces quick turnover reactions to scoring opportunities. Both revolve around gaining possession of the puck and making something happen with it.
HOW TO
- Two lines near the top of the circle – 1 towards the boards and 2 on the inside. Coach with pucks between them.
- Coach puts puck into the corner and first player from each line attacks the puck in a forecheck situation
- If 1 gets possession they must pass back to the next player in their line and receive the puck back before attacking the net.
- If 2 gets possession, they attack the net immediately
FOCUS
- Forechecking with purpose
- Hockey sense to know when to attack and when to utilize their options
- Passing and shooting with pressure
VARIATIONS
- Activate second forward: Once 1 passes back to the next player in their line, that activates them into a 2v1. So the play is either 1v1 or 2v1.
- Instead of starting in a corner, start in “close combat” behind the net
